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Shanty
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a small, simple cottage often constructed from basic materials
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a rhythmical work song originally sung by sailors
Example
Families in the village built shanties out of scraps for shelter.
The fisherman lived in a wooden shanty by the riverbank.
We stayed in a cozy beach shanty during our vacation.
A small vegetable garden thrived next to the shanty.
Despite its rustic appearance, the shanty had a certain charm.